Forget Where You Live?
“But our citizenship is in Heaven and we eagerly await a Savior. ” Philippians 3:20 (NIV)
“I am so tired of moving,” I said to my son as we walked to the gym.
“I know mom, can we stay in this house forever?”
We took a few more steps, a smile came to my lips as reality set in.
“Michael, this is not our forever home, our citizenship is in heaven.”
“That’s right mommy, I forgot!”
I find it so easy to get caught up in my earthly address, consumed with the daily mundane
Tasks. God blessed us with a beautiful temporary home in Rhode Island. Although the winters can be harsh, I thank God this house has so much sunlight provided by skylights. Even on the dreariest day there is a glimmer of light. But, the glorious light we will see in our forever home.
“And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will
be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.” Revelation 22:5 (ESV).
My earthy home has my wonderful pets. Two cats named Peach and Baxter. I love all
cats; especially lions. I long for the day I will hug one without worrying that I will be his lunch.
“The wolf shall dwell with the lamb,
and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat,
and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together;
and a little child shall lead them.” Isaiah 11:6 (ESV)
I share this earthly dwelling with my husband and son. Sometimes there is strife, misunderstanding, and chaos. We’ve experienced deaths of loved ones, cancer, mental illness and more. We desire to love each other unconditionally, but we fail. In Heaven we will all be together with our spiritual family; no tears, anger, or infirmity. We will be with the Prince of Peace.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Revelation 21:4 (ESV).
I think of my friends in Togo, Africa, who live in straw huts with dirt floors. How much sweeter heaven will be for them. Now they walk on dirt. In Heaven they will stroll on streets of gold.
“and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.” Revelation 21:21 (ESV)
I could go on and on. But I digress. Although my earthly dwelling is comfortable and I am surrounded by loved ones, nothing on earth can ever compare to our heavenly home. As my son and I continued our walk to the gym, I thanked God for our temporary home. I praised Him for allowing me to be here to help further the kingdom. I still long for heaven where our bodies no longer need exercise, food or healing. Worries will be exchanged for worship. I will be face to face with Jesus; consumed by His love and light. What do you look forward to in Heaven?
